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Annual fiber production increased by 5%

27-12-2017

According to the report "Information on artificial fibers" published by the European Council for Man-made Fibers, man-made fibers have grown by about 5% annually over the past 10 years while cotton and wool yields have declined by 1%. , 6% and 1.2%.

The report says that Europe is the world's largest exporter of acrylic fibers and cellulosic fibers and is the largest producer of high-strength fibers and polypropylene fibers. Europe is one of the world's leading continents for innovation, quality and output of man-made fibers used in fashion, household textiles and technology.

The European man-made fiber industry is the largest supplier of raw materials for European textile industry.

The report shows the continued and solid growth of the world's man-made fibers sector while cotton and wool have stagnated.

In the year 2016, man-made fibers accounted for 75% of the total fiber weave worldwide, while in Europe the figure was 81%.

Source vinatex.com